19. Use a bandsaw for ripping instead of a tablesaw
18. Use a tracksaw for ripping instead of a tablesaw
17. Use an automatic stock feeder whenever you rip on your tablesaw
16. Use a good push stick
15. Use a good featherboard
14. Use a
Micro Jig GRR-Ripper
13. Never grasp the workpiece at a point beyond the blade
12. Stand clear of the path of a possible kickback
11. Avoid long sleeves, long hair or loose clothing near tools with rotating spindles
10. Use a blade splitter on your tablesaw
9. Use the saw's blade guard
8. Never use any power tool while under the influence of alcohol or any kind of drug
7. Avoid clutter around the tablesaw that might cause you to lose your balance
6. Eliminate all distractions
5. Concentrate only on the task at hand
4. Don't be in a rush
3. Don't work while tired
2. Be extremely careful at all times while in the workshop

1. In case all these precautions have failed, make the blade
STOP AND DISAPPEAR
the instant your skin touches it*